diff --git a/OpenRA.Mods.Common/Warheads/ChangeOwnerWarhead.cs b/OpenRA.Mods.Common/Warheads/ChangeOwnerWarhead.cs
index 3f9466c7ce..b94a767a36 100644
--- a/OpenRA.Mods.Common/Warheads/ChangeOwnerWarhead.cs
+++ b/OpenRA.Mods.Common/Warheads/ChangeOwnerWarhead.cs
@@ -32,6 +32,9 @@ namespace OpenRA.Mods.Common.Warheads
 
 			foreach (var a in actors)
 			{
+				if (!IsValidAgainst(a, firedBy))
+					continue;
+
 				// Don't do anything on friendly fire
 				if (a.Owner == firedBy.Owner)
 					continue;